Savory Crepes with Cheese Ham (Printable)
Delicate French crepes filled with melted cheese, savory ham, and fresh spinach. Ready in just 35 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Crepe Batter
01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 1 1/4 cups milk
04 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (plus more for cooking)
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Filling
06 - 1 cup Gruyère or Swiss cheese, grated
07 - 6 oz cooked ham, thinly sliced (optional)
08 - 1 cup baby spinach, washed and roughly chopped
09 - 1/2 cup crème fraîche or sour cream
10 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# Directions:
01 - Whisk together flour and salt in a large bowl. Create a well in the center, add eggs, then gradually whisk in milk and melted butter until smooth. Let rest for 10 minutes.
02 - Heat a nonstick crepe pan over medium heat. Lightly brush with melted butter.
03 - Pour 1/4 cup batter into the pan, swirling to coat bottom evenly. Cook 1-2 minutes until edges lift and bottom is golden. Flip and cook 30 seconds. Transfer to plate and repeat.
04 - Preheat oven to 350°F.
05 - Place ham slices, spinach, and cheese on each crepe. Add a spoonful of crème fraîche and season with pepper.
06 - Fold crepes into quarters or roll up. Arrange in a baking dish. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
07 - Bake for 8-10 minutes until cheese melts and crepes are heated through.
08 - Serve hot, garnished with extra spinach or a side salad if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- These crepes bridge the gap between breakfast and dinner effortlessly
- The filling possibilities are endless once you master the base
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- The first crepe always fails, accept this as tax to the kitchen gods
- Batter consistency matters more than exact measurements
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- Use a 1/4 cup measure for consistent portion sizes
- Keep finished crepes warm under a clean kitchen towel